GREAT GRAMMY'S MACARONI & CHEESE

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This has been requested frequently enough that I will finally submit it. This is known as Great Grammy's mac & cheese thanks to my children. It's my grandmother's recipe. I spent a day watching very carefully & making notes. ;) I don't always bake it. Sometimes I just pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni & start eating! The dish I bake this in is a Corningware Cornflower 3 quart dish - it is square with high sides vs. rectangular like a smaller 9x13x2.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed
1/2-3/4 lb cheddar cheese, extra sharp, white, cubed
4 slices American cheese, white
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, maybe more
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease casserole dish. Cook macaroni in boiling, well salted water until al dente. Drain.
  • Melt butter in top of double boiler. Add salt, ground mustard & flour, whick until smooth. Whisk in milk until smooth. Heat until thickened. *I will take the top of the double boiler & put it on direct heat BUT keep it low & do not stop stirring or it will burn & be ruined!*.
  • Add cheese & whisk until melted.
  • Put 1/2 cooked macaroni in casserole. Pour about 1/3 cheese sauce over macaroni. Stir well. Lay slices of American cheese over this. (4 slices fit my dish perfectly.) Add rest of macaroni & sauce. Stir carefully. Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese to cover & some pepper to taste.
  • Bake 1 hour until top is browned & bubbly.

Isah Musa
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I'm going to try this macaroni and cheese recipe tonight. I'll let you know how it turns out!


Ameer Khan
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This macaroni and cheese recipe looks delicious, but I'm not sure if I have the time to make it.


md asma asma
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this macaroni and cheese recipe.


Sami Anwar
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This macaroni and cheese recipe seems like it would be really easy to make.


Remo Filwe
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I'm sure this macaroni and cheese recipe would be a hit with my kids.


Puseletso Ndoo
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This macaroni and cheese recipe looks like it would be a great side dish for a holiday meal.


Amikiya Benjamin
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I'm going to make this macaroni and cheese recipe for my next potluck.


Jaydul Islam
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This macaroni and cheese recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Bashir Musa Alwan
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I'm not sure about this macaroni and cheese recipe. It seems like there are a lot of ingredients.


Leonie Mcgarrity
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I can't wait to try this macaroni and cheese recipe. It looks so delicious.


reatuhan AiI2
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I'm always looking for new macaroni and cheese recipes. This one is definitely a keeper!


Abeer ali
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This macaroni and cheese is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw it in the oven and forget about it.


Rethabile Molise
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I'm not a fan of the breadcrumb topping. I think it makes the macaroni and cheese too dry.


Mukhtar Shahid
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This macaroni and cheese is a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more salt and pepper next time.


Farjana Kona
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I followed the recipe exactly and my macaroni and cheese turned out perfect. It was creamy, cheesy, and had a nice crispy crust on top.


Daniel Hogg
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This macaroni and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and delicious.


kinza safdar
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I love that this recipe uses sharp cheddar cheese. It gives the macaroni and cheese a really rich and flavorful taste.


Sami Hak
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This macaroni and cheese is a family favorite! It's easy to make and always a hit with the kids.